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Unit 6: All Stories Are Anansi’s and The Bold Pedlar and Robin Hood — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who is the central trickster character in the folk tale "All Stories Are Anansi’s"?

Answer: B. Anansi — Anansi, the spider, is the main character in the West African folk tale. He uses wit and trickery to gain the stories.

Q: What does the pedlar carry in "The Bold Pedlar and Robin Hood"?

Answer: D. Goods to sell — A pedlar is a travelling seller, and in the ballad he carries goods for sale. This is why Robin Hood first notices him as a trader.

Q: Why did the sky god give Anansi the stories?

Answer: C. Because Anansi completed difficult tasks — Anansi had to complete several difficult tasks to win the stories. His cleverness helped him succeed.

Q: Why is Anansi often called a trickster figure?

Answer: B. He uses deception and intelligence to win — A trickster wins by smart tricks, not by direct strength. Anansi fits this pattern throughout the tale.

Q: In the ballad, Robin Hood’s test of the pedlar mainly reveals that Robin Hood is

Answer: B. curious and cautious — Robin Hood often tests strangers before trusting them. This shows his caution and his habit of judging a person’s character.

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Unit 6: All Stories Are Anansi’s and The Bold Pedlar and Robin Hood — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 9th ENGLISH — Unit 6: All Stories Are Anansi’s and The Bold Pedlar and Robin Hood, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who is the central trickster character in the folk tale "All Stories Are Anansi’s"?

A. Robin Hood
B. Anansi ✓
C. The Pedlar
D. The Lion

Answer: B. Anansi
Anansi, the spider, is the main character in the West African folk tale. He uses wit and trickery to gain the stories.

What does the pedlar carry in "The Bold Pedlar and Robin Hood"?

A. Books and scrolls
B. Weapons and shields
C. Pots and pans
D. Goods to sell ✓

Answer: D. Goods to sell
A pedlar is a travelling seller, and in the ballad he carries goods for sale. This is why Robin Hood first notices him as a trader.

Why did the sky god give Anansi the stories?

A. Because Anansi paid money for them
B. Because Anansi solved a riddle
C. Because Anansi completed difficult tasks ✓
D. Because Anansi was the strongest of all

Answer: C. Because Anansi completed difficult tasks
Anansi had to complete several difficult tasks to win the stories. His cleverness helped him succeed.

Why is Anansi often called a trickster figure?

A. He fights larger animals openly
B. He uses deception and intelligence to win ✓
C. He always follows rules strictly
D. He depends on help from others

Answer: B. He uses deception and intelligence to win
A trickster wins by smart tricks, not by direct strength. Anansi fits this pattern throughout the tale.

In the ballad, Robin Hood’s test of the pedlar mainly reveals that Robin Hood is

A. careless and rude
B. curious and cautious ✓
C. lazy and weak
D. dishonest and greedy

Answer: B. curious and cautious
Robin Hood often tests strangers before trusting them. This shows his caution and his habit of judging a person’s character.

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